– Tegran and Suzanne –

While planning your wedding, if you are looking for the elegance of a castle and a staircase for a grand entrance, then look no further than Barclay Villa. It is tucked away in the small town of Angier, NC not far from Raleigh. When meeting with Tegran and Suzanne for the first time and hearing their wedding day plans, I knew that no other venue would be able to contain the grandeur. Their Barclay Villa wedding was as elegant as it was fun. Tegran and Suzanne had a wonderful day with their friends and family; from the ceremony to the reception, their Barclay Villa wedding was perfect.

Bridal bouquet by the fountain in front of Barclay Villa

We will start off with the ladies. Suzanne told me that her wedding gown and veil were going to be the statement piece. She was not exaggerating at all. Designed by Berta Balilti, it was a couture ballgown with a royal train, topped off with an eighteen foot veil. The dress showed her style and set the elegance for the day. Her bridesmaids all played their roles and had fun doing it.

bride posing with her wedding gown while it hangs from a window in the bridal suite at Barclay Villa

bride having her dress adjusted by her bridesmaids at Barclay Villa

Black and white image of a bride smiling while her bridesmaids fix her dress and hair at Barclay Villa

bride and bridesmaids smiling as they adjust the brides dress

Bride standing in front of three mirrors with her gown spread out behind her at Barclay Villa

Bride facing the camera as she is standing in front of three mirrors at Barclay Villa

bride standing with her back to three mirrors as her reflection looks back at her

bridesmaids posing for a formal portrait at Barclay Villa

bride smiling big for the camera as her dress is finally on

bride standing still as her bridesmaids help her fix the back of her gown

bride talking to her infant son who is dressed in a Tux t-shirt

bride trying not to cry as she hold her infant son

bride posing with her bridesmaid with their bouquets

Bride standing in the garden at Barclay Villa with her gown trailing behind her

Formal portrait of the bridal party at Barclay Villa

the bride and her bridal party holding up their drinks in the gardens at Barclay Villa

As much as Suzanne’s gown was a couture statement piece, Tegran’s suit was a classic example of distinction. Whether it was getting dressed, playing pool, or posing for formal portraits, he and his groomsmen exuded refinement while having fun.

black and white image of groomsman buttoning the grooms shirt

the groom adjusting his collar at barclay villa

groom having his tie adjusted by a groomsman

black and white image of a groomsman adjusting the grooms tie

the groom talking to his infant son who is dressed in a Tux shirt

black and white image of the groom holding his sun in the game room of Barclay Villa

The groom and his groomsmen posing around the pool table at barclay villa

groom and groomsmen posing for a fun group picture at barclay villa

The Ceremony

For the most part, the rest of the images in this blog will have some type of floral feature. Keep in mind, the brides bouquet, the floral arch of the ceremony, and the entire ball room are all set apart because of the floral designs by Fresh Affairs.

Their family and friends came from all over the world to celebrate Tegran and Suzanne’s intimate outdoor wedding ceremony. Guests were serenaded by Eryn Jones’ harp, guitar, and voice.

close-up of Eryn Jones' hands playing the harp at Barclay Villa

Eryn Jones playing the Harp and singing during a wedding ceremony at Barclay Villa

The groom walking down the aisle at Barclay Villa

the groom smiling as he walks down the aisle at Barclay Villa

father of the bride kissing the bride before the wedding ceremony

father of the bride escorting his daughter out of Barclay Villa to the wedding ceremony

an over the shoulder shot of the groom seeing his bride for the first time

groom shaking the father of the brides hand during the wedding ceremony

the bride laughing during the ceremony as she holds the grooms hand

the bride looking at the minister during the wedding ceremony

the bride smiling at the minister while she stands in front of the groom during her Barclay Villa wedding

the minister holding up the wedding bands during the wedding ceremony

the minister holding up the brides wedding band during the wedding ceremony

bride placing the wedding band on the grooms finger

bride laughing at the groom during the wedding ceremony

bride and groom kissing for the first time at Barclay Villa

Bride smiling really big as she and the groom recess down the aisle

bride and groom kissing as they recess down the aisle at Barclay Villa

Eryn Jones plays guitar at the end of the ceremony

bride and groom standing in front of the floral arbor at Barclay Villa as her veil blows in the wind

Groom kissing his bride on the cheek under the floral arbor at their Barclay Villa wedding

bride poses with her infant son inside barclay villa

bride and groom posing for portrait with their son at Barclay Villa

bride and groom sitting as the pose for a picture with their son

Barclay Villa Wedding Reception

After the ceremony, Suzanne and Tegran spent time together posing for portraits and then went to gaze upon their beautiful ballroom. The details at this wedding were second to none. Flowers hung from the chandeliers and giant centerpieces filled with candles lit the ballroom. Rocky Top Catering provided a delicious dinner and Cinda’s Creative Cakes created an amazing gilded cake. The toasts were some of the best I have heard in my 11 years of shooting weddings.

Floral garlands hanging from the chandelier at Barclay Villa

bride and groom coming down the stairs are barclay villa

bride tasing her arms up in excitement as she and her husband are being introduced at their Barclay Villa wedding

bride and groom dancing for the first time at Barclay Villa

bride and groom dancing together during their first dance

black and white picture of the bride and groom dancing during their Barclay Villa wedding reception

the maid of honor toasting the bride and groom

black and white picture of bride laughing out load as the groom smiles

a flower girl serenading the bride and groom with a song

bride and groom smiling during the wedding toast at barclay villa

a bridesmaid giving an embarrassing toast causing the bride to cover her face

the best man toasting the bride and groom at Barclay Villa

the best man holding up his glass to toast the bride and groom

the maid of honor giving a toast at Barclay Villa

bride hanging her head in shame as her bridesmaids toast her

bride covering her face while laughing during her bridesmaids speech

bridesmaids fighting over the microphone while trying to give toasts at Barclay Villa

brides maids raising their glasses after giving a great toast

A beautiful gilded wedding cake by Cinda's Cakes at Barclay Villa

detail shot of a Barclay Villa wedding cake

bride and groom about to cut their cake at Barclay Villa

the bride serving the groom a piece of cake

bride and groom kissing after cutting their cake

mother hugging the groom during their dance at Barclay Villa

groom and his mother dancing during the wedding reception

the bride and her father dancing at barclay villa

father and bride dancing for the first time during her Barclay Villa wedding

Once the dinner service was taken away, the toasts were given, and the cake had been devoured, there was nothing left to do but dance! Victor, from All Events DJ, kept the dance floor packed all night. I am not sure if there has ever been such a lively Barclay Villa wedding reception.

bride rocking out on the dance floor at her barclay villa wedding

bride and bridesmaids dancing to the YMCA at Barclay Villa

wedding guest at barclay villa dancing to the electric slide

Guest dancing below floral garlands at Barclay Villa

groom locking arms with a groomsman while dancing at Barclay Villa wedding

groom and groomsman dancing together on the dance floor at Barclay Villa

bridal party rocking out on the dance floor at barclay villa

Victor of All Events DJ keeping the party going at Barclay Villa

Bride getting a kiss on the cheek from her make up artist

bride and groom dancing during their reception at Barclay Villa

groom dipping the bride in front of Barclay Villa

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